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Catholic Prayers and Devotions

A short selection of Traditional Catholic prayers and Devotions. These are prayers of intercession, prayers of adoration, professions of faith, contemplative prayers, and others. Pray any prayer you like at any time. Enjoy God's presence.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds conceal me. Do not permit me to be parted from you. From the evil foe protect me. At the hour of my death call me. And bid me come to you, to praise you with all your saints for ever and ever. Amen.

The Pope's Monthly Intention

For more prayers, see the 55 volumes of Catholic prayers in Latin in the Analecta Hymnica